Serenity1971 Forum Posts (3,815)

When Death knocks at your door....

I won't be over doing anything. Besides as of Wednesday I'll be on 3 legs instead of 2 and I won't be doing much but taking it easy, I won't have a choice in that matter

We both know how much of a struggle this ms thing can be. It just doesn't seem to get easier sometimes. You are always in my thoughts Pati. We've been on similar paths.

Papa Pat has been a huge help and blessing in all of this whether he knows it or not. Sometimes it's not easy to put some things into words because when you do or try to, sometimes all you can do is cry. I love that ornery old fart, even if he does step on a toe or 2 and hits nerves once in a while.

Always know that you're loved down here, and I can't wait til we can get together after all of this crap is over with.

When Death knocks at your door....

Awwwww...I'm sorry Dana Forgive me?

Thank you hon...I hope you have a wonderful evening

RE: Choose 3 Words to Describe You

Grateful

Blessed

Happy

When Death knocks at your door....

Thank you Phil...It's wonderful to be back

When Death knocks at your door....

You got that right chickie!!!! It was definitely one for me and many doors have opened that I never expected to open.

When Death knocks at your door....

Well know that I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and I'm sure you'll be fine.

When Death knocks at your door....

I can't tell you how many boxes of tissues and rolls of paper towels I've gone through in this last week or so. The emotional upheaval and roller coaster has been quite a ride. I'm just very grateful in more ways than I could even say right now.

It's hard knowing that I could have left and never saw my children or my Granddaughter again, but I now can look at it as an opportunity to change the things that I haven't as of yet.

When Death knocks at your door....

Thank you Shelia

I never considered that it would happen, at least not like this. It has definitely given me a lot of new perspectives on life.

RE: Say Something... No need for names, but names are welcome too. Be Nice.

Hi Honey I'm Hoommmmeeeeee

When Death knocks at your door....

Well I'm back....






































I'm fully cleared from the meningitis, I can drive again and I will be having my knee surgery on Wednesday of next week

To all of you!

When Death knocks at your door....

I'm off to the Dr to see if I'm medically cleared...See you with good news when I get back

When Death knocks at your door....

Very true...If I never believed it before I definitely do now. I've always said "Tell the ones you love that you love them every time you possibly can, because you never know if you'll ever be able to tell them again"

When Death knocks at your door....

Thank you all

I know that there are things that need to be done and taken care of. There are also things that are unfinished as of yet. All of these things have been revealing themselves and I've had to make some pretty tough choices in the process.

I already knew that life was short and that it was precious, but it's now become even more clear and evident to me. Not regretting the past now has more meaning to it, and I need to right some wrongs that I was unable to do previously for whatever reasons.

I just know now that there are many things that I understood and made sense to me before, but now they are crystal clear and now have more meaning to them.

When Death knocks at your door....

I didn't really know what category to put this in, because it really doesn't fit into one.


As many of you know I was critically ill for a few days in the hospital, and progressively got a little better each day. Since being home it's been difficult and trying at times, but I get better each day. All your thoughts, positive energies and prayers are not only appreciated, but I'm truly grateful to you all. You're all s in my book.

The first 3 days in the hospital (or about that I'm gathering) seemed touch and go for me. I remember closing my eyes on that first day and everything went black. Maybe it was the pain that I was in that made it happen, maybe not but I just wanted to go. I saw my entire life play out like a movie and I began to let go of it all. I don't know how long it was, nor can I even try to put a time frame on any of it. What I do know is that there was a voice when I decided to let go that told me to hang on, it's not time yet and that I would get through it. I just needed to hang on a little longer and I would be ok.

It's changed me in a lot of ways and I can't even begin to put it into words. I'm sure many of you that know me have been wondering why I've been quiet and haven't really been "myself" so to speak. This is why. I have been mulling this over and talking to some very close friends about it and I've had to process it all in order to be able to start moving on from it. I'm slowly beginning to make changes in my life in order to do the things that I need to do as well as start taking action on the things I need to take action on. It's going to be a process for me and I know it's going to take some time, but know that whether I'm here in the forums or not, you are all in my thoughts.

Most of you know that I'm not one to mince words, shy away from facing something head on, or not be brutally honest about things that may be happening. This is one of those times. Just know that I'm adjusting to a new path for myself and that whether I'm here or not, I'm here.

I'm beginning to ramble at this point and I'm at a loss for words (Go figure
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Anyone else have experiences such as this?

RE: Say Something... No need for names, but names are welcome too. Be Nice.

You always have mine Dana Just remember that you and Em are loved and if you ever need anything I'm here

RE: Say Something... No need for names, but names are welcome too. Be Nice.

Thank you Stressless one. I can't wait to get it over with. My appointment isn't until 1:45 and I really don't want to wait until then

RE: Say Something... No need for names, but names are welcome too. Be Nice.

Hi...Welcome to the funny farm! Straight jackets are optional, but at times can be useful and are even needed. Enjoy yourself and have fun. Start a thread introducing yourself, not everyone reads this thread and you'll meet many of the wonderful people here in the forums.

RE: Say Something... No need for names, but names are welcome too. Be Nice.

Sounds good to me

RE: Say Something... No need for names, but names are welcome too. Be Nice.

For you too Dori

RE: Say Something... No need for names, but names are welcome too. Be Nice.

Pretty good gorgeous, I'm going to the neurologist today for a follow up after the whole meningitis thing.

How are you?

RE: Say Something... No need for names, but names are welcome too. Be Nice.

Hi Everyone

RE: Running on empty

Great thread Stressless one...


Expectations only lead to disappointment.

Nothing is ever promised, because everything is ever changing.

When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.

Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.

Happiness is an inside job. Someone can't make you happy, they can only add to it.

If you're feeling emptiness on the inside and you're trying to fill that emptiness with something or someone, then it's time to take time for yourself and reflect on where that emptiness is coming from. It's not about someone else and it's not about something that we want, it's about something we forgot or about something we neglected in and of ourselves.

Enjoy life while you're in it today, it may not be there tomorrow and it's not permanent.

Don't take everything so damn seriously!


Just observations and experience on my part and some words of wisdom I've learned in the process.

RE: Do NOT disturb

Now You Realize That What I Want
Your Love And Your Touch
How Long You Will Play With My Heart
It's Enough And Getting Too Much

Every Step TO Prove My Love I Take
But One Thing Which I Never Made

I Am Burning in The Fire of Love
I Am Burning in The Fire of Love
I Want Just your One Magical Touch
I Want Just your One Magical Touch

RE: Help - Dogs

Great Minds Think Alike


How are you gorgeous?

RE: Help - Dogs

I'm so sorry Dana

You may want to contact the local nursing homes, assisted living places and things of that sort or even your local hospitals for that matter. With their ages and being mellow they may take them for companion dogs for these places. It's worth a shot.

RE: Do NOT disturb

Couldn't feel much better
Than the way I feel tonight
Feel like I could live forever
Feel like I could fly
When I thought I'd get it wrong, yeah
You somehow make things right
That's the way you make me feel
Better than I've ever known it
Better than it's ever been
I can't seem to control it, no
The way you make me feel
Like the sun coming up in the morning
Like holding the world in your hands
In a way I could never imagine (yeah)
The way you make me feel



Where the stars and moon shine brightly in the sky. The only ones that are there to see are you and I. I went with him willingly, and he has made me see how tender his touch is and oh so sensuously.

RE: Do NOT disturb

You know the way to my heart

Baby, I never gave my heart to anyone, oh no
Used to think that love was a game
I used to make it just for fun
When we spent the night together
Didn't mean it meant that much
Now I just can't live without your touch

RE: Do NOT disturb

You always know how to take my breath away

RE: Part 2: The Say Something thread.. say something to someone. (and how about no arguing on it?)

hahaha So you think...Actually Papa Pat picked me up and we went to a meeting

I've been thinking about the balcony too...I fell asleep thinking about it last night





Hello you beautiful blond :hugs:




Hi Dori :hugs:

RE: Part 2: The Say Something thread.. say something to someone. (and how about no arguing on it?)

Hi Everyone